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21 August 2024 | 9 replies
I’m curious—do you think there’s a way to approach this where I could offer some form of compensation in dollars for a coach's time?
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20 August 2024 | 2 replies
When the economy tanks and the sponsors compensation is drastically reduced, the sponsor makes the decision to maintain there lifestyle at the investor’s expense.
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19 August 2024 | 0 replies
You now have to sign a binding agreement with your agent stating how much they will be compensated for their services prior to doing a showing.
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19 August 2024 | 46 replies
Forcing them to explain how compensation works and getting that in writing up front before they do much work.
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19 August 2024 | 13 replies
That is odd to here about your buyer broker agreement having compensation before a closing even happens.
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19 August 2024 | 244 replies
I am no one's victim, but I am known for standing up for those who are, or those who would be victims.
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21 August 2024 | 73 replies
Commissions, concessions or compensation, however people want to call it will get paid to listing agents an buyer's agents.
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18 August 2024 | 6 replies
Interest rates on land contracts are usually at or above current conventional mortgage rates to compensate for the seller's risk.How much is typically asked as far as a down payment?
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20 August 2024 | 40 replies
There are some states that don't allow prepayment penalties so the lender compensates with a higher rate.
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16 August 2024 | 4 replies
Older homes are harder projects. 4) Make up your lack of experience with other strong compensating factors like good credit, liquidity, and a solid game plan.